Be not the fool who is receptive
to the charlatan and cheat
for what you know can be deceptive;
possibly exact but not complete.
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His truth (not yours) is often subtle
and sometimes difficult to grasp
sometimes it's open to rebuttal
sometimes the bastard of a rasp.
.
What's real through comprehension
may seem absurd or somewhat strange
may be hardly worth a mention,
but be sure, he’s in charge of this exchange.
.
Throughout the deal one truth remains
corruption thrives where confusion reigns.
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© Tim Grace, 23 February 2011
(Revised: 19 October 2022)
About the Creator
Tim Grace
A first impression has a lasting effect - it makes a notable difference. In a subtle way that’s who I am as a poet. A ‘first impression’ looking for the gentle ‘twist’ that draws attention to a novel observation.
Comments (1)
This hits a bit differently today than back in 2011. Nicely done.